EASTER HOLIDAYS. The Pinwheel Galaxy is a spiral-shaped galaxy about 21 million light years away from Earth. It is found in the constellation Ursa Major and with a nice, dark sky, you can see it with binoculars or a small telescope. Come and make your own spinning version of the Pinwheel Galaxy! Free with normal admission to…

A free talk for families with children aged 9 years and above by Dr Bob Fosbury, an astronomer who worked for 26 years at the European Space Agency (ESA) as part of ESA's collaboration with NASA on the Hubble Space Telescope. Sir William Herschel accidentally discovered Infrared radiation in 1800 through a simple experiment using a prism and…

Exploring Light and Colour Explore the Science of Rainbows, Infrared, Spectroscopes and more! Have a go at science experiments, a family trail and virtual reality at the BRLSI and the Herschel Museum of Astronomy with plenty of fun to be had on the topic of light and colour. £8 adults £8 children (no unaccompanied children allowed).

HALF TERM. Explore light and colour with our range of prisms and make a rainbow prism to hang in a sunny window at home. Free with normal admission. A drop-in activity available all day.

A free talk for families with children aged 9 years and above by Dr Bob Fosbury, an astronomer who worked for 26 years at the European Space Agency (ESA) as part of ESA's collaboration with NASA on the Hubble Space Telescope. Sir William Herschel accidentally discovered Infrared radiation in 1800 through a simple experiment using a prism and…

Visit the Herschel Museum of Astronomy to have the opportunity to take part in daytime astronomy on the day of the solstice from the very garden the Planet Uranus was discovered in 1781. Solstice will occur at 10.08 GMT. Free with normal admission to the museum Generously supported by the Bath Astronomers

Visit the Herschel Museum of Astronomy to have the opportunity to take part in night-time stargazing, including observing a partial lunar eclipse from the very garden the Planet Uranus was discovered in 1781. Adult: £10 Concessions: £7 Child: £4 (must be aged 8+) Tickets are limited; please book online below or contact Joe Middleton to…

This summer we're celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landings. Come and join us for moon inspired books and crafts and lots of lunar fun.